Transcription
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- [wich-kraft, -krahft]
- /ˈwɪtʃˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft/
- /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wich-kraft, -krahft]
- /ˈwɪtʃˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft/
Definitions of witchcraft word
- noun witchcraft the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic. 1
- noun witchcraft magical influence; witchery. 1
- noun witchcraft The practice of magic, especially black magic; the use of spells and the invocation of spirits. 1
- noun witchcraft sorcery 1
- noun witchcraft Wiccan or Pagan spells 1
- uncountable noun witchcraft Witchcraft is the use of magic powers, especially evil ones. 0
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Origin of witchcraft
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English wicchecraft, Old English wiccecræft. See witch, craft
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Parts of speech for Witchcraft
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witchcraft popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
witchcraft usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for witchcraft
noun witchcraft
- sorcery — the art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery.
- wizardry — the art, skill, or accomplishments of a wizard.
- magic — the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic.
- black magic — magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil
- enchantment — A feeling of great pleasure; delight.
Antonyms for witchcraft
noun witchcraft
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
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